Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi said on Tuesday that the terrorist Daesh group stepped up violence against innocent people in Iraq after it lost several battles against the Iraqi army and police.

A military operation was launched on Monday to liberate al Rutbah town from Daesh terrorists, Abadi said at a Cabinet meeting.

Abadi called on the Iraqis to support the Iraqi army in its fight against Daesh terrorist group. 

Soruce : MENA